Department of History
Atlanta, GA
135
Students
Urban
Setting
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Department of History
Overview
Georgia State University / Department of History is located in Atlanta, GA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Heritage Preservation (MHP) | Heritage preservation | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | History | History |
| Master of Arts (MA) | History | World history |
| Master of Arts (MA) | History | Historic preservation |
| Master of Arts (MA) | History | Public history |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 8 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 3 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
44
Applied
34
Accepted
22
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 15th | March 15th | No |
| Spring deadline | October 15th | October 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | BA in history; statement of purpose; writing sample; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | MA in history; master's thesis; statement of purpose; writing sample; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts; appropriate language skills | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 15 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
135
Total Graduate Students
45%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
54%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.44% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16.3% |
| White or Caucasian | 74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.48% |
| Unknown | 2.22% |
Gender
Male (47%)
Female (52%)
Faculty
38
Total faculty
Full-time (38)
Part-time (0)
Male (27)
Female (11)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Nineteenth- and twentieth-century U.S. history, early modern European history, modern European history, world history, public history |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
33 Gilmer Street
Atlanta, GA 30302-3083
United States
Atlanta, GA 30302-3083
United States